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rouncy

UK/ˈɹaʊnsi/

rouncy noun: a horse, especially a common riding-horse.

Noun

rouncy (plural rouncies)

  1. (historical) A horse, especially a common riding-horse.
    • Too many of my men ride rounseys, drays, and mules against foes mounted on coursers and destriers.2000 August 8, George R[aymond] R[ichard] Martin, “Arya [Stark]”, in A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire; 3), London: Voyager, →ISBN, page 445
    Synonyms:
    nag
  2. (obsolete) A vulgar woman.

Synonyms of rouncy

Forms of rouncy

pluralrouncies
alternative formrouncey
alternative formrounsey

Origin of rouncy

From Anglo-Norman rouncie, runcin, Old French roncin, from Late Latin runcinus, of uncertain origin.

Words that rhyme with rouncy

Questions about rouncy

What does rouncy mean?
Rouncy means a horse, especially a common riding-horse.
What part of speech is rouncy?
Rouncy is a noun.
How do you pronounce rouncy?
Rouncy is pronounced /ˈɹaʊnsi/ (UK).
What is the plural of rouncy?
The plural of rouncy is rouncies.

Words near rouncy in the dictionary

  1. rouncey
  2. rounceys
  3. rouncies
  4. rouncing
  5. rouncival
  6. rouncy
  7. round
  8. round about
  9. round and round
  10. round angle
  11. round angles

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